What is the P0353 fault number? What is the definition of Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Fault? How do you fix the P0353 fault code What are the symptoms and causes for the P0353 fault code
What is the P0353 fault code? What does it signify?
The ignition coils are critical components in the operation and maintenance of an engine. In order for combustion to take place, the engine must generate a spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber. The battery supplies the ignition coils with high-voltage electricity, which draws power from it. An issue in the operation or the circuit of the ignition coil can cause the powertrain controller module (PCM), to register code P0353.
Modern engines use a Coil On Plug ignition system. This type ignition system has a special coil which sits on each sparkplug instead of the sparkplug wires. Each coil is assigned two wires. The battery supply is usually located at the power distribution centre. The ground circuit from your PCM is the other wire. This circuit is used to enable or disarm the coil by the PCM.
The coil on the third cylinder is called the Ignition Coil C. The code P0353 indicates an electrical problem in the circuit of the coil or a malfunctioning spark plug. The make and model of your vehicle may also indicate that the PCM could turn off the fuel injector to this engine.
Notice: Code P0353 can be stored along with other codes relating to engine misfires or injector circuits.
What causes the P0353 Fault code?
- – Defective ignition coil(s)
- – Problems with the ignition coil control system (e.g. shorted wires, loose connectors or damaged wires).
- – The PCM is damaged or needs to be updated (rarely).
What are the symptoms for the P0353 fault code?
- – Illumination at the check engine lights
- – Irregular engine cranking
- – Engine misfires, especially during acceleration
- – Low engine performance
How to Fix the P0353 Fault Code
- – Check all cables and connectors visually for corrosion or damage. Replace faulty or damaged ignition coil wires, and connectors.
- Test the Hertz signal from the ignition coil on cylinder 3. Replace the coil if the frequency is less than 5 or 20 Hertz.
- Verify that all coils have been securely seated.
- – If the signal is intermittent, test the damaged ground circuit connecting the coil to the PCM.
- – Reprogramming or replacement of a faulty PCM
How serious is the P0353 Fault code?
The vehicle’s driving safety is not affected if the fault code is P0353. The fault must be fixed as soon as possible.
